Franklin Lawyers

Steven Cotter specializes in bankruptcy, consumer law, foreclosure defense, family law and general litigation. In addition to the State Bar of Wisconsin, he is admitted to practice in the Eastern and Western District of Wisconsin.

With significant experience representing clients like you and a commitment to communicating with you over the entire course of your criminal case, you’ll have a realistic picture of your situation so that you can make informed decisions throughout. Leah believes that you should not have to worry about your lawyer not being available to you.

Leah earned her law degree from Marquette University Law School in 2011 and her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2004. She also completed certification as a paralegal over the course of her studies. She has...

Education & Background Barry J. Book graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1986 and from Marquette University Law School in 1989. He is the Vice-President and a Shareholder at Podell & Book, S.C. Since his admission to the Bar in 1989, Mr. Book has practiced in a number of areas including Criminal, Civil, Real Estate, Probate and Family Law. His practice now focuses exclusively on Family Law. Comprehensive Family Law Experience When handling Family Law matters, he manages all issues relating to the dissolution of a marriage such as division of assets, disputes regarding custody and placement...

!966 Graduate of Northwestern University , Evanston, Illinois , with
Sociology Degree;
1969 Graduate of Marquette Law School , with JD Degree;
Trial lawyer for 50 years ;
Former Assistant Public Defender , Milwaukee County with the Milwaukee County Public Defender Project;
Former First Assistant District Attorney , Milwaukee County , 1070 -1976
Private practice thereafter till present;
Past President of the Wisconsin Justinian Society of Italian American Judges and Lawyers;
Past President of ( NIABA )--National Italian American Bar Association --of lawyers and judges nationwide;
First Vice President of ( OSDIA ) Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America,
Illinois-Wisconsin Grand Lodge.